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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,334.96 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,334.96 and 313.12 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,334.96 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,334.96 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,334.96 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 418,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,002.68/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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